Take a deep dive into the acting methods created by the theatrical greats: Adler, Hagen, Meisner, Strasberg, Stanislavsky, and more. Students will study a variety of acting techniques, understand how they shaped the history of theatre, and explore applying elements to their own individual and group performances.
Objectives:
- Study Influential Acting Techniques: Provide an in-depth study of various acting methodologies, analyzing their principles and historical impact (Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work).
- Apply Techniques to Performance: Encourage students to incorporate elements from different acting methods into their performances, enhancing their versatility and skill (Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation).
- Collaborative Exploration: Facilitate group exercises that allow students to experiment with and apply acting techniques in ensemble settings (Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work).